Monthly Archives: August 2017

I’m all-in on being a dad. We’re a few weeks in, and while it’s been a whirlwind, it hasn’t been out of control. Maybe it’s because I have a great partner, and we have a good attitude about everything. Or it could be that #HJS is awesome. Whatever it is, I’ll take it. You all…

I went with the Filson when my daughter was born last year as I had sworn that I would never carry around the Kate Spade diaper bag that my wife had received as a gift. I succumbed to the hassle of having a dad bag after three months and now carry the Spade bag. 🙁ReplyCancel

MP08/16/2017 - 3:28 PM

Never went the dad bag route. I try to carry the least amount of stuff possible. ReplyCancel

SCD08/16/2017 - 3:55 PM

Also got a Filson zip tote in green a couple years ago when my daughter was born to avoid using my wife’s Kate Spade bag. Just had a son this year (also named H) and my wife has given up her bag to use the Filson full time! Nice idea to get it monogrammed for your son to give to him in the future.ReplyCancel

Dean G08/16/2017 - 4:49 PM

If I’d had a boy, I’d have gone this route and chosen the Filson. But I had two girls. Carrying a girly bag for them never bugged me. It’s obviously their bag, not mine. I’ve even worn my eldest girls Frozen backpack around the playground, it just come with the territory.ReplyCancel

chuck08/16/2017 - 11:03 PM

Dean.. I respect your game 😉 Great work. I have packed, on more than (20) occasions, my 2.5 yr old’s light up hello kitty pack from who knows where and I get a (a comedic) amount of “dude.. thats sweet! comments. But thats fatherhood in your 40’s 😉 ReplyCancel

chuck08/16/2017 - 11:06 PM

Im gonna reply to my own comment and add.. once you are in the RCS baby game a bit… you may find something as sinple as, say, a patagonia atom sling.. fits the absolute “on a mission” accessories (couple dipes, change of clothes, couple bottles n wipes) and still enables you to double fist the baby bucket (gets heavy!) Enjoy!!! Love following this..ReplyCancel

nachdrock08/17/2017 - 9:43 AM

This I just don’t get. Diaper bag is black and its ready to go always (thanks wife). Another bag? Never even occurred to me.ReplyCancel

For this version of High Five, we are going to have a little fun with my buddies over at Crown & Caliber. Atlanta-based Crown & Caliber is an online shop for luxury watches. I recently spent some time with CEO and Founder Hamilton Powell to get the lay of the land…they have an excellent system…

That’s actually the Rolex 16610LV 50th Anniversary Edition Submariner. It’s green bezel insert and maxi-dial stand it apart from the other Subs. Go basic black on the Sub. And the IWC Mk XVII is a bit too modern in size and hand set. Go with the IWC Mk XII for classic pilot case size, stick hand set, JLC movement, and, of course, no date window to ruin the dial. I’m surprised this list doesn’t include the Omega Speedmaster Professional. Surely it doesn’t take a back seat to that Tudor BB. My personal preferences aside, glad you have an interest in real watches.ReplyCancel

AW08/17/2017 - 9:56 AM

While somewhat generic, the submariner is a grail watch of mine. I also have really become fond of the Sinn 104. ReplyCancel

Over the last year or so, I’ve bought in to the Yeti story. Maybe it’s their marketing, or that I’m neck deep into #suburboverbuy. Whatever. They work, and they work well. I’ve got a Tundra 45 that we actually use all the time. I was perusing their website and saw that they are releasing a…

Team: my good buddies – and Atlanta’s own – the Quiet Hounds have released their new album “Characteristics of Living Things”. Give it a spin, folks, you won’t be disappointed. Great back porch music. Available on Spotify here. In addition, they did a video at ASW Distillery as a little teaser…enjoy:

Team: HUGE news. One of the South’s greatest bands has re-stocked their merchandise table. Jupiter Coyote was a hard-touring group of extremely talented musicians from the 90’s, and one of my absolute favorite bands of all time. I’ve seen them over 40 times, and am really excited to hear that there may be some upcoming…

i have an old JC shirt i pulled out the other day. great to see some new threads, and fingers crossed they play a couple shows. ReplyCancel

J08/12/2017 - 11:20 AM

They used to sell a fishing hat that was awesome. In 1998 I thought this band was set to make it to the next level. They were so talented and put on a great live show. Probably my third favorite live band after GD and WSP.ReplyCancel

Mrs. RCS and I were out and about a couple weekends ago, and we pulled up next to an F150 pulling a really good looking boat. Turns out it was made by Towee Boats. This was it: Not being familiar with the company, I looked them up. Towee Boats is based out of McMinnville, Tennessee,…

Prop jet on that green rig is a must for the Hooch. Still could use it in open and salt water too. you could tow it with a Saturn. Speaking of the Hooch, Striper season is winding down. you oughta check that fishery out before its too late. ReplyCancel

This is one of my favorite times of year. The anticipation of college football season is also the first tick of cooler weather. This summer has been really wet here in Atlanta, which has made the humidity pretty severe. I know the heat isn’t over, but the lows are starting to creep into the 60s…which…